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The students are able to prepare and follow up a current topic from politics / society and media and to lead it in the context of a moderated panel discussion. In doing so, you will become aware of the interplay of expertise from the fields of media and communication and be able to actively apply this (media summit in Lech).

As part of a scholarship program, 10 students from different faculties prepare and chair a panel in the field of media and politics. This will include an in-depth discussion on the topic "Artificial Intelligence - Curse or Blessing?"

The event is embedded in the 15th European Media Summit in Lech am Arlberg from 30.11-02.12.2023 (www.mediengipfel.at). There is a unique contact for networking with the Expert:innen from politics, media, science and business on site.

Applications must include:

- CV and short letter of motivation as well as a first written analysis related to AI from one or more fields: 1. "Science" 2. "Sustainability" or "Democracy / Education as well as 3. "Politics or Political Communication". The structure includes: Problem statement with citation of relevant sources (page references), Execution, Conclusion with summary of findings, and List of sources.

Please send the papers to the LV director and coordinator of the elective package "Media Practice" (Institute for Media, Society and Communication): Dr. Natascha Zeitel-Bank natascha.zeitel-bank@uibk.ac.at

If possible, the documents should be submitted before the beginning of the course!

In addition, you must - as usual - register for this course in the VIS system by the deadline.

Discussion, presentation, moderation training. Further, if necessary also individual online conferences for preparation take place in consultation.

Submission of a preparatory written paper, a position paper as well as a practical contribution (including moderation, social media team, writing an article in print, online), etc.  In addition, teamwork, time management, independence and initiative / commitment play a role in the assessment..

Literature will be announced in time on OLAT

Active Master's Degree.

Applications for the scholarship must be made during the registration process.
Please feel free to contact the field trip leader with any questions.

The cost of transportation, free room and board, and attendance at the Summit throughout the period will be covered.